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Cairo → Rio de Janeiro Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Cairo (CAI) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) covers about 9,903 km (≈ 6,153 mi) and takes roughly 12h 14m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -5 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCAI → GIG
Distance9,903 km · 6,153 mi
Estimated flight time12h 14m
Time differenceUTC-5

Cairo → Rio de Janeiro Flight Duration & Distance

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CAICairo International AirportGIGRio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport
Estimated flight time
12h 14m
Route
9,903 kmCAICairoGIGRio de Janeiro
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
9,903 km
6,153 mi
Time difference from Cairo
−5h
Next steps
Cairo → Riyadh (CAI → RUH)Cairo → Jeddah (CAI → JED)Cairo → Dammam (CAI → DMM)
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Enter your Rio de Janeiro trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Rio de Janeiro-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CAI (Cairo) and GIG (Rio de Janeiro) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 12h 14m over 9,903 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Cairo (UTC+2) vs Rio de Janeiro (UTC-3).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Cairo to Rio de Janeiro?

About 12h 14m — an estimate for 9,903 km at 850 km/h.

When is the best time to book Cairo–Rio de Janeiro flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Cairo to Rio de Janeiro?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo?

About the same 12h 14m (9,903 km), across a 5-hour time change — allow recovery time after landing.

How is the Cairo–Rio de Janeiro flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Cairo and Rio de Janeiro?

Roughly 9,903 km (6,153 mi) great-circle between Cairo International Airport and Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Rio de Janeiro?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Amman (AMM) at 15h 25m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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